Assistant Section Leader / Nurse, Emergency Department

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark is looking for an engaged nurse who wants to step into leadership or develop their experience as a leader. You will work full time at the emergency department in Skien, with a two-year period as assistant section leader from the start date, followed by a permanent position as nurse. The new emergency centre, opened recently, will be fully finished in March 2027 and includes an emergency department, emergency clinic and observation unit.

Key responsibilities

• Support the section leader with daily management, operation and development of the emergency department
• Act as deputy section leader when absent and take on delegated leadership tasks
• Take part in budget monitoring and help use resources well
• Contribute to a good working environment and staff follow-up
• Help train and develop staff
• Follow up quality, patient safety, incidents and continuous improvement
• Help develop routines and new ways of working, and implement decisions and measures
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and handling of extraordinary events

Required profile

• Norwegian authorisation as a nurse
• Good written and spoken Norwegian
• Experience in emergency medicine and operational management is an advantage but not required
• Trustworthy, clear and inclusive, with good teamwork and communication skills
• Structured, proactive, able to handle demanding situations and make decisions
• Curious about new solutions and loyal to commitments and common goals

Required skills

• Digital competence and experience with administrative systems

What we offer

• A leadership role in a new, modern emergency department
• Opportunities to influence operations, working methods and patient care
• Closely working with the section leader and support in the leadership role
• Strong professional community and digital competence plans, training and coaching
• Personal development and leadership development
• Employee welfare benefits and pension arrangements through KLP